5G-Advanced Facilitates Multi-Robot Collaboration – ZTE & China Telecom

This case study highlights how China Telecom, ZTE, DroidUp and AgiBot have jointly developed EasyOn·Robot, a next-generation private 5G-Advanced solution designed to power the growth of physical AI and multi-robot automation. Robots working in environments such as factories, warehouses, hotels, ports and retail stores require continuous, high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity to train advanced AI models, coordinate with other robots, and operate safely and efficiently.

EasyOn·Robot delivers ultra-high throughput (up to 2 Gbps uplink), sub-10 ms latency, and 99.99% reliability, enabling real-time sensor streaming, high-precision positioning and seamless multi-robot collaboration. Designed for simplified deployment, the solution removes the need for a traditional core network, instead using ZTE’s NodeEngine edge computing board for essential 5G functions. Each robot receives a guaranteed 200 Mbps uplink, supporting continuous high-resolution data capture.

The solution has already powered demonstrations where multiple robots collaborated in entertainment scenarios and operated an unmanned convenience store, managing entry, personalised recommendations, autonomous checkout, and product delivery.

With the global robotics market accelerating, the partners aim to position EasyOn·Robot as a scalable, transferable private 5G platform capable of supporting diverse robot types and next-generation physical AI applications across industries worldwide.

Download this case study to learn how EasyOn·Robot can transform your multi-robot operations with next-generation 5G technology.